by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State Long Beach. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal State Long Beach among the top schools in the country for philosophy, ranked #114 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 114 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in California | 18 of 35 |
The following degree levels are available for philosophy at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Cal State Long Beach is a solid choice among schools offering philosophy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 17 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 22 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
Philosophy students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,609 a year. This is lower than $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $19,281 in student loans. This is higher than $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 9 |
